About
Childhood
I was born and raised in Sanodumma, Bhojpur, a remote hill district of eastern Nepal. My home is a beautiful place, but life was not more than subsistence farming and carrying heavy loads for long distances.
I wanted to break free from my rural village lifestyle and explore the wider world.
About
The Child Soldier
When I was 14, in the last years of Nepal's ten-year civil war, I joined the Maoist army. Sports intrigued me when I was in the army. I started running and competing in local events.
"I'd always wanted to leave my village and do something different with my life — the army was a way out."
About
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
The City of Dreams
Years later, after the completion of my agricultural science degree, I moved to Kathmandu. Richard Bull helped me stay in Kathmandu, supporting me to pursue running as a career.
About
Salomon
Salomon
Time to Play
After my international debut in the races in Italy and France, Salomon signed me as a sponsored athlete. It seems like yesterday approaching the finishing line of the Vibram Hong Kong 100km in 2016 as the first Nepalese woman to win an international ultra race.
I feel grateful for how Richard has treated me since the beginning, as a friend and supporter.
About
Visit Site
Mira Rai Initiative
I believe that people should grab the opportunity to live to their full potential. This initiative will give the young female athletes from Nepal the same opportunities I had.
Since 2017, every year five girls from different backgrounds are selected to be part of the Mira Rai Initiative.
Track Records
Track Records
2019
K100 Maple Trail 2019 – 25k
Annapurna 100 2019 – 54 Km
Oman By Utmb 2019 – 50km
Track Records
2018
Trofeo Kima 2018
Salomon Skyline Scotland 2018 – Ben Nevis Ultra
The North Face Lavaredo Ultra Trail 2018 – Lavaredo Ultra Trail
Ultra Skymarathon Madeira 2018 – Usm
Zegama-Aizkorri Mendi Maratoia 2018
Yading Skyrunning Festival 2018 – Ultra
Mustang Trail Race 2018
Track Records
2017
Msig Lantau 50 2017 – 50k
Annapurna 100 2017 – 50 Km
Salomon Skyline Scotland 2017 – Ben Nevis Ultra
Track Records
2016
Transvulcania Ultramarathon La Palma Island 2016 – Ultramarathon
Three Peaks Race 2016
The North Face Kathmandu Ultra 2016 – 25k
Track Records
2015
Original Everest Marathon
Ultra Pirineu 2015 – Salomon Ultra Pirineu
Tromsø Skyrace 2015 – Tromso – Hamperoken Skyrace
Dolomites Skyrace 2015
Marathon Du Mont-Blanc 2015 – 80 Km Du Mont-Blanc
Buffalo Stampede 2015 – Marathon
Msig Sai Kung 50 2015 – 50 Km
The North Face Kathmandu Ultra 2015 – 50 Km
Track Records
2014
Msig Lantau 50
Msig Hk50
Trail Degli Eroi 2014 – Ultra Trail Degli Eroi
Sellaronda Trailruning
Achievements
Asia Game Changer Award 2018
Goodwill Ambassador of UN Mountain Partnership
Adventurer of The Year 2016
Gallery
Videos
Statistics Overview
Number Of Races 58+
Victories 20+
Top 10 48+
Total Elevation 160,000m+
Races Finished 58+
Top 3 42+
Total Race KMs 3,400km+
© Statistics via ITRA
Contact
Address
KMC-3, Panipokhari
Kathmandu, Nepal
Contact Info
info@mirarai.com
+977-9801157682
Business Hours
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